A warning for all travellers
Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...
ITU, Google and will.i.am look to bridge the digital divide
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and musician, tech founder, and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa. Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor...
Enterprises double down on network security
Global Network Security revenue reached $6,2-billion in 1Q 2025, expanding 12% year-on-year, according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. The application security and delivery (AS&D) submarket - encompassing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Application...
Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill
Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...
Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?
As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...
Young workers drive growth in earned wage access
Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....
The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies
The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...
Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...
Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching
A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...
Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment
South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...
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Choosing the right cybersecurity partner is non-negotiable in supply chain
Finding the right cybersecurity specialist ranks among a logistics firm's most important tasks. With South Africa now among the world's biggest cybercrime hotspots, these companies are scrambling to guard against new and highly sophisticated attacks. The ransomware...
Outsourcing IT can drive competitive advantage
The debate as to whether to insource or outsource when it comes to IT is an ongoing one, and each area has its pros and cons. Businesses need to weigh up the perceived risks along with the benefits to decide what works for them, but in the South African climate in...
Safeguarding sensitive information in an era of global mobility
In the realm of global mobility, where individuals and organisations traverse borders for various reasons, safeguarding sensitive information becomes an even more critical imperative. By Pieter Nienaber, Compliance Africa at Crown Records Management South Africa...
A checklist for selecting an AML solution
In an era of mass digital payments and financial transactions, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is critical for banks, financial institutions, and other regulated businesses. By Bradley Elliot, CEO of RelyComply Technology plays a central role in any effective,...
Tech Wise Solutions secures direct distribution for Bitdefender Consumer Solutions Group
Tech Wise Solutions has entered into a direct distribution agreement with Bitdefender Consumer Solutions Group. The partnership aims to enhance accessibility, product availability, and overall cybersecurity solutions for its valued resellers. "We are pleased to...
Strategic planning, enhanced efficiencies counter rising costs for SA farmers
Farmers in South Africa are among the business owners who are often hardest hit by the compounding pressures of domestic economic challenges and international turmoil. The current environment is fraught with uncertainty thanks to unrelenting load-shedding, escalating...
Don’t gamble with your cybersecurity
The recent wave of cyberattacks targeting the global casino and hospitality industries has raised alarm bells. Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa, says smaller chains, online gaming sites and their customers are equally susceptible. Fortunately, there are...
SA households have the power to turn the tide on load shedding
South African households can reduce their dependence on the national grid by tapping into the abundant potential of solar energy, writes Ross Mains-Sheard, co-founder and CEO of Versofy Solar. South Africans faced a dark 2023 with a record-breaking 332 days of load...
NTT and Red Hat fuel AI analysis at the edge
As part of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative, NTT and Red Hat, in collaboration with Nvidia and Fujitsu, have jointly developed a solution to enhance and extend the potential for real-time artificial intelligence (AI) data analysis at the...
Deel to acquire PaySpace
Global HR company Deel is acquiring Africa's PaySpace for an undisclosed amount, in one of Deel's largest acquisitions to date. PaySpace has more than 20 years of payroll technology experience, providing payroll engines and HR services in 44 countries across Europe,...
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System Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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